These 10 Alfa Romeos were sold for 2.2 million euros (including one T33 at a discount...).

The prestigious Monterey Car Week once again lived up to its promise, with RM Sotheby's auctioning the famous "Quadrifoglio Collection". Heralded as one of the week's highlights, the auction included eleven Alfa Romeo models produced between 1958 and 1974. In the end, only ten of them found buyers, for a total of $2.52 million, or around 2.2 million euros. A solid result, but marked by a major surprise: the centerpiece, the 1968 Alfa Romeo T33/2 "Daytona", sold well below initial expectations.

The T33/2 Daytona: a Holy Grail sold at a discount

Estimated at between $1.7 and $2 million, the T33/2 Daytona was undoubtedly the most eagerly awaited car. A true racing legend, having competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona and Sebring before an eventful life in Angola, this rare chassis (barely a dozen examples produced) finally changed hands for $1.16 million.

A substantial sum, but still well short of its high estimate, and perhaps indicative of a certain market fatigue for this type of historic prototype.

Other highlights

While the T33/2 disappointed somewhat, several more "affordable" models performed well. Among them, the 1964 Giulia TZ-1 "Double Bubble", built for Dmitri Nabokov, sold for $555,000. Meanwhile, the rare 1961 Giulietta SZ "Coda Tronca" by Zagato fetched $280,000.

Here are the sales details:

• 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTAm Specification - 53 760 $
• 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ-1 "Double Bubble" - 555 000 $
• 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTAm - 95 200 $
• 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV - 28 000 $
• 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA - 140 000 $
• 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale by Bertone - 112 000 $
• 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ "Coda Tronca" - 280 000 $
• 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT 1300 Junior - 61 600 $
• 1968 Alfa Romeo T33/2 "Daytona" - 1,160,000 $
• 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider by Pinin Farina - 39 200 $

An Alfa Romeo initially announced (lot 119) eventually disappeared from the sale, explaining why only ten models were sold under the hammer.

A total that confirms the appeal of Alfa Romeo's sporting past

With more than $2.5 million raised for these ten examples, the Quadrifoglio Collection confirms the appeal of collectors for the sporting history ofAlfa Romeo. Touring models such as the 2000 GTV or the Giulia GT 1300 Junior, sold at affordable prices, show that passion is not limited to millionaire prototypes.

Even if the T33/2 didn't reach the expected heights, this sale once again illustrates the Italian brand's rich heritage and the loyalty of enthusiasts around the world.